Switching using PT symmetry in plasmonic systems: positive role of the losses
A Lupu, H Benisty, A Degiron - Optics express, 2013 - opg.optica.org
We analyze the operation of 2× 2 switches composed of two coupled waveguides operating
on the basis of parity-time (PT) symmetry: the two waveguides differ through their gain or …
on the basis of parity-time (PT) symmetry: the two waveguides differ through their gain or …
Asymmetric light diffraction of an atomic grating with PT symmetry
YM Liu, F Gao, CH Fan, JH Wu - Optics Letters, 2017 - opg.optica.org
Cold atoms trapped in one-dimensional optical lattices and driven to the four-level N
configuration are exploited for achieving an electromagnetically induced grating with parity …
configuration are exploited for achieving an electromagnetically induced grating with parity …
Localization, quantum resonances, and ratchet acceleration in a periodically kicked -symmetric quantum rotator
S Longhi - Physical Review A, 2017 - APS
We consider wave transport phenomena in a PT-symmetric extension of the periodically
kicked quantum rotator model and reveal that dynamical localization assists the unbroken …
kicked quantum rotator model and reveal that dynamical localization assists the unbroken …
Lopsided diffractions of distinct symmetries in two-dimensional non-Hermitian optical gratings
Fraunhofer light diffraction across a thin two-dimensional lattice of cold atoms subject to
transverse hybrid modulations of two standing-wave crossed pump fields is seen to yield …
transverse hybrid modulations of two standing-wave crossed pump fields is seen to yield …
Nonlinear dynamics in PT-symmetric lattices
PG Kevrekidis, DE Pelinovsky… - Journal of Physics A …, 2013 - iopscience.iop.org
We consider nonlinear dynamics in a finite parity-time-symmetric chain of the discrete
nonlinear Schrödinger (dNLS) type. For arbitrary values of the gain and loss parameter, we …
nonlinear Schrödinger (dNLS) type. For arbitrary values of the gain and loss parameter, we …
Topological edge modes with symmetry in a quasiperiodic structure
NXA Rivolta, H Benisty, B Maes - Physical Review A, 2017 - APS
We investigate topological features of a one-dimensional photonic quasicrystal within the
context of PT symmetry. Via the scattering characteristics, we analyze various properties of a …
context of PT symmetry. Via the scattering characteristics, we analyze various properties of a …
Using optical PT-symmetry for switching applications
A Lupu, H Benisty, A Degiron - Photonics and Nanostructures …, 2014 - Elsevier
This work introduces a new class of PT-symmetry grating assisted devices for switching or
modulation applications. Their operation is based on a four-wave interaction, thus marking a …
modulation applications. Their operation is based on a four-wave interaction, thus marking a …
Nonlinear stationary states in PT-symmetric lattices
PG Kevrekidis, DE Pelinovsky, D Tyugin - SIAM Journal on Applied …, 2013 - SIAM
In the present work we examine both the linear and nonlinear properties of two related parity-
time (PT)-symmetric systems of the discrete nonlinear Schrödinger (dNLS) type. First, we …
time (PT)-symmetric systems of the discrete nonlinear Schrödinger (dNLS) type. First, we …
Analysis of PT-symmetric volume gratings beyond the paraxial approximation
M Kulishov, HF Jones, B Kress - Optics express, 2015 - opg.optica.org
We study the diffraction produced by a PT-symmetric volume Bragg grating that combines
modulation of refractive index and gain/loss of the same periodicity with a quarter-period …
modulation of refractive index and gain/loss of the same periodicity with a quarter-period …
Side-coupled resonators with parity-time symmetry for broadband unidirectional invisibility
NXA Rivolta, B Maes - Physical Review A, 2016 - APS
We analyze the scattering properties of a parity-time (PT)-symmetric structure made of a
waveguide and a finite chain of side-coupled resonators. Typical one-dimensional PT …
waveguide and a finite chain of side-coupled resonators. Typical one-dimensional PT …